What are the main factors that influence a Building Contractor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Building Contractor?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Building Contractor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Building Contractor's salary?

A Building Contractor's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,476 for beginners, reaching about $71,304 at mid-level, and approach $74,711 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Building Contractor?

Building Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Contractor roles are District of Columbia $77,687, California $77,392, Massachusetts $76,360. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Building Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Mechanical Contractor: $96,966; Tile Contractor: $81,159; Builder Contractor: $73,277; engineering contractor: $70,567; Contractor: $64,154.

Building Contractor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Contractor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Contractor in Delaware is $71,056 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Building Contractor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,695
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,094 to $77,672
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,666

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Building Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,672	$6,473	$1,494	$37
Average	$71,056	$5,921	$1,366	$34
25th Percentile	$65,094	$5,425	$1,252	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Building Contractor Salaries

A Building Contractor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Building Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Contractor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,476
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,304
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,298
Expert (over 8 years): $74,711

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Building Contractor	$70,476
Intermediate Level Building Contractor	$70,642
Senior Level Building Contractor	$71,304
Specialist Level Building Contractor	$72,298
Expert Level Building Contractor	$74,711

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How Do Building Contractor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Building Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,687.
California: $77,392.
Massachusetts: $76,360.

District of Columbia $77,687 California $77,392 Massachusetts $76,360 Washington $76,080 New Jersey $76,052 Alaska $75,954 Connecticut $74,985 New York $74,592

Hawaii $73,336 Rhode Island $72,747 Maryland $72,347 Minnesota $71,800 Colorado $71,589 Illinois $71,519 Oregon $71,252 Delaware $71,056

New Hampshire $70,933 Virginia $70,656 Pennsylvania $69,849 Nevada $69,442 North Dakota $69,309 Michigan $69,098 Wisconsin $69,021 Vermont $68,867

Texas $68,439 Maine $68,411 Arizona $68,369 Ohio $68,320 Georgia $67,674 Indiana $67,351 Wyoming $67,288 Utah $67,190

Iowa $67,148 Kansas $66,811 Louisiana $66,713 North Carolina $66,678 Missouri $66,664 Florida $66,390 Montana $66,243 Nebraska $66,102

Kentucky $66,025 South Carolina $65,745 Tennessee $65,569 Idaho $65,499 New Mexico $64,987 Oklahoma $64,874 Alabama $64,460 South Dakota $63,766

Arkansas $63,387 West Virginia $63,183 Mississippi $62,573

Top Paying Cities for Building Contractors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $70,736
Little Creek: $71,254
Magnolia: $71,151

Lincoln, DE $70,736 Little Creek, DE $71,254 Magnolia, DE $71,151 Milford, DE $70,916 Marydel, DE $71,032 Millsboro, DE $70,439 Millville, DE $70,548 Milton, DE $70,670

Nassau, DE $70,721 Ocean View, DE $70,536 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,671 Seaford, DE $70,711 Selbyville, DE $70,419 Smyrna, DE $71,303 Viola, DE $70,975 Woodside, DE $71,165

Bear, DE $71,001 Newark, DE $70,975 Claymont, DE $71,120 Delaware City, DE $71,045 Hockessin, DE $70,968 Kirkwood, DE $71,032 Middletown, DE $71,060 Montchanin, DE $70,984

New Castle, DE $70,995 Odessa, DE $71,095 Port Penn, DE $71,142 Rockland, DE $70,991 Saint Georges, DE $71,037 Townsend, DE $71,147 Winterthur, DE $71,000 Lewes, DE $70,697

Wilmington, DE $70,972 Dover, DE $71,254 Dover Afb, DE $70,878 Bethany Beach, DE $70,462 Bethel, DE $70,535 Bridgeville, DE $70,701 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,053 Cheswold, DE $71,231

Clayton, DE $71,233 Dagsboro, DE $70,413 Delmar, DE $70,300 Ellendale, DE $70,513 Felton, DE $70,910 Fenwick Island, DE $70,428 Frankford, DE $70,305 Frederica, DE $70,980

Georgetown, DE $70,386 Greenwood, DE $70,712 Harbeson, DE $70,461 Harrington, DE $70,820 Hartly, DE $71,041 Houston, DE $70,719 Kenton, DE $71,236 Laurel, DE $70,344

Yorklyn, DE $70,989

Building Contractor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Contractor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Building Contractor positions in MFG Nondurable or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Contractor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Contractor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$85,267	$41.0	20%
MFG Durable	$78,162	$38.0	10%

Building Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Contractor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$65,094

Average $71,056/year

$77,672

$5,425

Average $5,921/month

$6,473

$1,252

Average $1,366/week

$1,494

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,672	$6,473	$1,494	$37
Average	$71,056	$5,921	$1,366	$34
25th Percentile	$65,094	$5,425	$1,252	$31

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